Year: 2024

Mild spoilers follow for The Umbrella Academy season 4. I’m a big fan of The Umbrella Academy. I’m sure that’s come across my articles about the franchise, but if it hasn’t, allow me to present evidence of my enthusiasm: I’ve read Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s wonderfully oddball graphic novels numerous times, and consumed all of the supplementary literature; I own a couple of Funko Pops (yes, I collect them, what of it?); and I even considered getting a ‘Brellie’ tattoo many years ago, which, considering that I’ve only been…

The Dell XPS 13 is the best Ultrabook for most people and now it has the latest and greatest Snapdragon X Elite CPU. If you’re looking for a great back to school deal or a reliable all-rounder then get the XPS 13 at Dell for $1,099.99 (was $1,299.99) This is the most expensive version but the superior processor is well worth the extra money. Alongside an incredible processor, it also has a gorgeous 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) display. The additional height is perfect for professionals or students working on documents or…

Thursday’s Strands is here, guaranteed to get your brain working. If it works a little too hard, you might want to check out my hints below. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Strands expert Your Strands expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global Editor in Chief NYT Strands today (game…

Reddit threads can be incredibly long, and sometimes it’s challenging to figure out what they’re really about, regardless of the title. Even searching for keywords can be hit or miss. The platform wants to help solve that issue and later this year plans to release a new AI-powered feature that will generate summaries at the top of search results.  The idea is straightforward: AI fueled by large language models is good at condensing and summarizing big chunks of text, like those filling Reddit threads. By making these summaries part of…

Google is rolling out an update to its kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch with the goal to “foster independence and motivate movement” in young users. Chief among them is the implementation of Tap to Pay.  Children will be able to use the feature to pay for things wherever “Google Pay is accepted. In fact, it operates just like it does on the Pixel Watch 2, but with a distinct difference. Tap to Pay on the Fitbit Ace LTE doesn’t work with just any debit or credit card. The device must…

It’s time to get another dose of Quordle goodness into your life, so read on for hints, answers and my commentary. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Quordle expert Your Quordle expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global Editor in Chief Quordle today (game #927) – hint #1…

Roku is launching a brand new 24/7 sports channel on August 12 in the United States, aptly dubbed the Roku Sports Channel. It is a FAST (free ad-supported TV) streaming service, meaning you won’t need to pay for a subscription or sign up for an account to gain access. All you’ll need to watch is either the official app on your smartphone, own one of the company’s devices, or visit the Roku Channel website. According to the announcement, the channel will air a wide array of sports and sports-adjacent content “that Roku owns…

Thursday’s Connections puzzle is another fairly easy one – and I seem to have been saying that a lot lately. But if you do find yourself needing some hints, read on… What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know…